Ankle protector



Dec. 14,1926. 1,610,378

G. F. HOGAN 4 J ANKLE PROTECTOR Filed Jan. 5, 1926 ATTORNEYS PatentedDec. 14, 1926.

v UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

GEORGE FRANCIS HOGAN, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

ANKLE PROTECTOR.

Application filed January Sime the commencement of the present vogue ofsilk hosiery in delicate colors and- ,shades worn usually with low shoesor slippers the damage 'to such articles which re-.

sults from splashing with mud and dirty water has resulted inconsiderable loss.

Hosiery is frequently ruined after a single wearing during rainy weatherbecause it is often so disfigured by spots and stains which cannot beremoved that it is no longer available for use.

It is the object of the present invention to provide a simple andinexpensive protector of small bulk which. can be carried handily andapplied quickly for the purpose of protecting hosiery.

Further objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent as itbetter understood by reference to the following specification andaccompanying drawing; in whichgig. 1 is a plan view of. the protector;an

Fig. 2 is a view in perspective illustrating the application thereof.'

The protector may be made of any light fabric. Preferably a strong,tough, non-absorbent paper is. used becausethis material is. cheap. Theprotectors can be stamped therefrom with a die and can be discardedafter a single wearing, thus providing the desired protection at aminimum of expense and inconvenience. In order that the protectors mayfit the ankle snugly I prefer to employ a paper having a crepe finishwhich permits it to crinkle when-it is secured in place by the fasteningmeans. The fastening is facilitated by the use of a cord or string withsuitable means to secure the ends thereof and to bind and hold theprotector in its proper position. Preferably two such cords are used,one being adapted to hold the protector about the ankle and the other topass beneath'the'instep so that the protector will not ride upwardly.Any suitable or convenient fastener may be employed to secure the cords.When constructed and applied in the manner described the protec toraffords a neat and inconspicuous wrapper for the ankle. It issubstantially non-absorbent and will protect the hosiery from becomingwet and from beings lashed with muddy water. The nature of t e protector.5, 1928., Serial No. 79,292.

is such that it can be carried easily in a handbag and applied whenneeded. It is particularly effective under conditions which do notwarrant the wearing or over-shoes or other cumbersome forms ofankle-protecting devices.

Referring to the drawing, Fig. 1 illustratesa protector designed for useupon the right ankle. The, protector for the left ankle is*identical,inform but is reversed with respect to the tabs and fastening means. Theprotector comprises a body portion 5 with a depending flap 6 which isada ted tofit over the instep and tabs 7 and 8, t e former being adaptedto slip beneath the latter when the protector is disposed about theankle. A- string or cord 9. is secured to the tab 8 and to a fastener 10consisting of paper and riveted to the tab. This fastener is of the typecommonly employed for securing envelopes. A similar fastener 11 issecured to the body 5 of the proteltor in the medial line thereof andata point where it will be on the opposite side of the ankle from thefastener 10 when the protector is disposed about the ankle.

A string or cord 12 is secured to a fastener 13 on the flap 6 and asimilar fastener 14 is secured near the opposite edge of the flap sothat the cord 12' can be drawn beneath the instep and' fastened. Thiscord prevents the protector from riding ly from its desired position. a

The protector is applied as indicated in Fig. 2 of the drawing whichshows the application thereof to the left ankle. The protector iswrapped about the angle with the tab 8 carrying the fastener 10 on theoutside and the string or cord 9 is passed over the instep and securedto the fastener 11. The cord or string 12 is then assed under the instepand secured to the astener 14. The protector is thus firmly bound to theankle and held closely to the shoe. It affords, therefore, a neat andsatisfactory protection for the ankle and it can be removed quickly anddiscarded when it is no longer needed.

While I refer to make the protector of paper as in icated, it is obviousthat various kinds of fabrics may be substituted therefor. For ordinarypurposes a dense, nonabsorbent paper provides all of the necessaryprotection. The paper can be treated,

however, with various materials to decrease its absorbent, power and 1tcan be coated or upwardcolored to suit the requirements. If otherfabrics are employed the may be colored as desired and may be ru berizedor otherwise rendered non-absorbent or waterroof.

Various chan es can be made in the of the form and arrangement of theprotector Without departing from the invention or sacrificing any of theadvantages thereof.

I claim 1. An ankle protector comprising a: body portion, a'flap tocover the instep of the wearer, a cord and fastening means to secure thecord about the affkle and another cord and fastening means to secure thesecond cord under the instep.

2. An ankle protector consisting of paper and having two cords andfastening means whereby the cords are secured about the ankle and underthe instep.-

etails 3. An ankle protector consisting of crepe paper and having twocords and fastening means whereby t e cords are secured about the ankleand under the instep.

4. An ankle protector consisting of ex tensible material and having twocords and fastening means whereby the cords are secured about the ankleand under the instep.

5. An ankle protector of paper comprising a body portion, a flap" tocover the instep of the wearer and tabs at the ends adapted to overlapwhen the protector is in lace, a cord adapted, to be secured to one taand to the body to hold the protector about the ankle and a'cord adaptedto be secured to the flap and to pass beneath the instep.

In testimony whereof I aflix mysignature.

GEORGE FRANCIS HOGAN.

